India has now become the world’s fifth-largest military spender after its defence budget surged by 8.9 per cent. The spike comes amidst a larger rise in the global military expenditure.According to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, global expenditure hit a record $2.89 trillion last year, and India…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrote about women’s empowerment on social media ahead of the special session of Parliament.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the country is set to take a “historic step” in empowering women as lawmakers prepare to discuss an…
AMRITSAR: A 21-year-old woman allegedly shot her father using his licensed revolver in Khalchian village, police said. The injured man, Parminder Singh, was rushed to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.SSP (Amritsar Rural) Suhail Qasim Mir said the accused, identified as Snehdeep Kaur, has been arrested.The SSP said police…
Meenakshi Goyat ended Vinesh Phogat‘s hopes of making the 2026 Asian Games squad with a 6-4 win in the semifinals of the women’s 53kg selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.Vinesh lost 4-6 to Asian bronze medallist Meenakshi in the last-four clash of the women’s 53kg category after winning her…
A loose plug in your wall socket can cause dangerous overheating due to increased friction. Weakened spring contacts lead to poor electrical connections, spiking temperatures to alarming levels and potentially causing fires. This heat sensation when one grasps the phone charger does not necessarily mean that the phone is charging very quickly or has a…
The US administration is attempting to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairing damage caused by Iran following a wave of missile and drone strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess the cost of damage already inflicted on America’s Gulf allies, with Washington also…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill continued their extraordinary IPL 2026 season by rewriting record books during Gujarat Titans’ crushing 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The GT opening pair once again dominated proceedings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, stitching together a commanding…
Dianna Russini and her husband Kevin Goldschmidt sparked intense online speculation after photos of the couple kissing outside their New Jersey home went viral. The public display of affection came amid ongoing rumours linking Russini to Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, leading many social media users to question whether the moment was staged. Some even floated…
The Suriya-led film ‘Karuppu’ opened in theatres after a one-day delay and quickly gained traction at the box office.Early reports indicate a strong start across domestic and overseas markets. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 14.40 crore net in India on its opening day. This figure came from 4,891 shows across the country. The…
With temperatures in New Delhi already touching over 42°C and forecasts suggesting highs of 43–45°C, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in the capital. Authorities have warned of rising heat stress and advised people to avoid exposure during peak hours and stay hydrated. For motorcycle and scooter riders, this…